Creating a culture of warmth & belonging where everyone is welcome!
Meet the Director
Maria Garcia
I have a Bachelor's degree in Education, majoring in Physics & worked as a Secondary School Teacher in the Philippines for 5 years before moving to Canada. I am a Level 3 Childhood Educator. I enjoy reading books a lot, and currently, I am greatly fascinated by Paulo Coelho's novels.
Meet the Assistant Director
Angie Au
I earned my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Manitoba, enabling me to support children's emotional well-being and learning styles. I am passionate about crafts like illustration, origami, and crochet. I love creating custom cartoon characters and colouring pages for children.
Meet the Team
Bharati Mishra
I am a graduate in economics. After working in many fields, I decided to work in the most amazing place, which is working with children!
Diane Batoon
I am a Level 1 E.C.E. and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management. Since moving to Canada, I’ve discovered a true passion for caring for children and supporting their growth in fun and inclusive ways. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, watching a good series, and photography, both digital and film.
Jimena Vasquez
I'm currently studying Early Childhood Education and Development. I’m originally from Lima, Peru, and I have experience working with kids of all ages back home. I recently moved to Calgary; since then, I’ve been gaining experience by volunteering in community environments, which has helped me strengthen my communication, observation, and relationship‑building skills.
Ritchie Leopoldo
I am a Level 1 E.C.E. here at Juvenescence. I recently moved to Calgary from British Columbia. I love creating fun, safe, and welcoming environments for children where they can feel supported every day. Fun Fact: Outside of work, I love going for nature walks, riding my e-scooter, swimming, and reading books!